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Local blood drives planned (Local News ~ 12/05/17)
The best gifts can't be bought in a store. The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give more life by giving blood this December. Alison Wissen knows the power of blood donations. She received 22 units of blood products after experiencing complications during childbirth. ... -
Haynes inducted into Phi Kappa Phi (Local News ~ 12/05/17)
Julie Haynes of Shelbyville was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Haynes was initiated at Middle Tennessee State University. Haynes is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. ... -
SCHS launches criminal justice program (Local News ~ 12/05/17)
The first high school Criminal Justice program in Bedford County was launched this school year at Shelbyville Central High School. Taught by Chris Hobbs, students at SCHS are not only learning about careers in Criminal Justice, but they are also developing their leadership and professional skills through the development of their very own Criminal Justice Student Organization... -
Champ wrestlers perform well
(High School Sports ~ 12/05/17)
NASHVILLE — Over the weekend, the Cascade High School wrestling team participated in the TSB Invitational and gained some quality experience for the young program. Cascade had several members of its team reach their respective third-place round matches...
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Vikings finally earn a win (Community Sports ~ 12/05/17)
Finally, the Community Middle Vikings were able to shake off their tough luck streak and picked up a win over the visiting Eagleville Eagles. Community got a big leg up in the 33-28 win in the first quarter. The Vikings saw Stratton Lovvorn make good on six of the team’s 10 points, including a big 3-pointer... -
Viqueens halt Eagleville (Community Sports ~ 12/05/17)
The Community Middle Viqueens showed no signs of struggle against visiting backyard rival Eagleville on Monday night. The Viqueens shut down the Lady Eagles’ offense and coasted to a 35-13 win. Community’s M.J. Simmons guided the Purple and Gold to an early 7-2 lead, accounting for five of the team’s points in the opening frame... -
Harris falters in 2nd half (Community Sports ~ 12/05/17)
After a close first half, Harris Middle School’s Eaglettes dropped a 29-12 decision to White County at home on Monday evening. Harris Middle led 4-2 at the close of the opening frame, trailed 10-6 at the intermission and was behind 18-10 going into the fourth quarter... -
Adorable Christmas Kids moves to Facebook (Local News ~ 12/05/17)
This year, the Times-Gazette's "Adorable Christmas Kids" contest is being conducted on Facebook. That was a relatively late development, when our previous contest platform turned out to be unavailable. Most users seem to be adapting well to the change, and we had quite a few submissions over the weekend... -
Strong Eagle finish a little bit too late (Community Sports ~ 12/05/17)
Harris Middle School finished strong, but it wasn’t enough in a 41-38 loss to visiting White County in a Central Tennessee Conference matchup on Monday night. After trailing 8-5 at the end of the first quarter, 22-13 at halftime and 32-17 after three periods, the Eagles outscored White County 21-9 in the fourth quarter but fell a little short... -
Outdoor event to be held by Elk Foundation (Local News ~ 12/05/17)
The Duck River chapter of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will hold a youth event Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Bedford County Agriculture and Education Center on Midland Road. The event, open to all youth 18 and under, along with their parents, will offer free food and a variety of activities, including air rifle and archery ranges, according to local RMEF member Randall Hickman... -
Alabama doesn’t deserve playoff bid
(Sports Column ~ 12/05/17)
The College Football Playoff committee made one thing very clear with this year’s four playoff team announcement: resume doesn’t matter and the conference is going to put whichever cash cow it can in the final four. The inclusion of Alabama into this year’s final four is not only a slap in the face to Ohio State fans, but college football fans in general...
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David Eugene Templeton
(Obituary ~ 12/05/17)
David Eugene Templeton of Smyrna died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center after a brief illness. At his request, no services will be held. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
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Delma Dean Howell
(Obituary ~ 12/05/17)
Delma Dean Howell, 80, of Bell Buckle died Monday, December 4, 2017. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Rev. Don Frensley officiating. Burial at Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.
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Suspect barges into home seeking refuge from police
(Local News ~ 12/05/17)
"The cops are after me! Tell then I'm not here!" a man being pursued by Shelbyville police yelled as he ran into a Cedar River Road resident's home seeking a hiding place, reports indicate. Officer Nathan Everhart initially attempted to stop Lamar Rishawn Cannon, 26, of Fayetteville for speeding on North Main Street shortly after midnight Saturday morning. ...
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Grandchildren (Submitted Photo ~ 12/05/17)
Kaylee,Allison,Caden at Christmas parade
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